Advertising Disclosure

At PyAcademy LK, we believe in complete transparency about our advertising relationships and business partnerships. This disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through various advertising channels and affiliate relationships while maintaining our commitment to honest, valuable Python programming education.

Our primary goal is to provide exceptional Python programming education. Any advertising or affiliate relationships are secondary to this mission and do not compromise the quality or integrity of our educational content and recommendations.

Last updated: July 30th, 2025

Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships

Educational Technology Partners

Programming Tools and Software: We may participate in affiliate programs with companies that provide programming tools, development environments, and educational software that benefit Python developers. This includes code editors, cloud platforms, and learning management systems.

Book and Resource Recommendations: When we recommend Python programming books, online courses, or educational resources, some links may be affiliate links that provide us with a small commission if you make a purchase.

Professional Development Services: We may have partnerships with career services, resume writing services, and professional networking platforms that help our graduates advance their careers in technology.

Commission-Based Recommendations

  • Transparent Compensation: When we receive compensation for recommendations, we clearly disclose this relationship. Our recommendations are based on educational value and student benefit, not commission rates.
  • Independent Evaluation: All products, services, and tools we recommend undergo thorough evaluation by our educational team before being suggested to students.
  • No Additional Cost: Affiliate relationships never result in higher prices for students. In many cases, we negotiate special discounts for our community.
  • Student-First Approach: We only partner with companies whose products genuinely enhance the Python learning experience and career development opportunities.

Financial Relationship Transparency

Revenue Sources: Affiliate commissions help support our educational operations, website maintenance, and course development efforts.

Disclosure Standards: We follow FTC guidelines and best practices for affiliate disclosure, clearly marking sponsored or affiliate content.

Conflict of Interest: We maintain strict policies to prevent affiliate relationships from influencing our educational curriculum or teaching methods.

Regular Review: All affiliate partnerships are regularly reviewed to ensure they continue to serve our students' best interests.

Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions

Content Labeling Policies

  • Clear Identification: All sponsored content, paid promotions, and advertisements are clearly labeled with terms like "Sponsored," "Advertisement," or "Paid Partnership."
  • Visual Distinction: Sponsored content is visually distinguished from organic educational content through different styling, borders, or background colors.
  • Editorial Independence: While we may accept sponsored content, we maintain editorial control over all educational materials and course curriculum.
  • Quality Standards: All sponsored content must meet our educational quality standards and provide genuine value to Python programming students.

Brand Partnership Guidelines

Educational Alignment

We only partner with brands and companies whose products or services genuinely benefit Python developers and programming students. Partners must share our commitment to quality education and professional development.

Content Integrity

Sponsored content maintains the same educational standards as our organic content. We ensure all promotional materials provide real value and learning opportunities for our student community.

Student Feedback

We actively monitor student feedback on sponsored content and partnerships to ensure they enhance rather than detract from the educational experience.

Content Authenticity Guarantees

Honest Reviews: Any product reviews or recommendations in sponsored content reflect our genuine experience and evaluation of the product's educational value.

Balanced Perspective: We provide balanced information about both benefits and limitations of sponsored products or services.

Student Interest Priority: Student learning outcomes and career advancement take priority over commercial relationships in all sponsored content decisions.

Third-Party Advertising Networks

Display Advertising Policies

Google AdSense: We may use Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements related to programming, technology, and career development.

Educational Focus: Advertisement content is filtered to ensure relevance to Python programming and technology education topics.

Content Guidelines: All third-party advertisements must comply with our content guidelines and educational environment standards.

User Experience: Advertisements are positioned to minimize disruption to the learning experience while supporting site operations.

Behavioral Targeting and Data Usage

  • Interest-Based Advertising: Third-party networks may use cookies and tracking technologies to display advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior.
  • Cookie Usage: Advertising networks may place cookies on your device to track website visits and display personalized advertisements across different websites.
  • Data Protection: We do not share personal student information with advertising networks beyond standard web analytics and anonymous demographic data.

Ad Personalization and Privacy

Personalization Controls: You can control ad personalization through your browser settings, Google Ad Settings, and our cookie preferences panel.

Opt-Out Options: You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising while still accessing our educational content and courses.

Privacy Compliance: All advertising practices comply with applicable privacy regulations and our comprehensive Privacy Policy.

User Rights and Advertising Controls

Advertisement Preference Management

  • Browser Controls: You can disable cookies and tracking through your browser settings to limit personalized advertising while still accessing our Python courses.
  • Ad Blocking: You may use ad-blocking software, though this may affect some website functionality and our ability to provide free educational resources.
  • Email Preferences: You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time while maintaining access to important course-related communications.
  • Account Settings: Students can manage their advertising preferences through their account dashboard and privacy settings panel.

Opt-Out Procedures and Rights

How to Opt Out

  • • Visit our Cookie Policy page to manage advertising preferences
  • • Use Google's Ad Settings to control personalized advertisements across the web
  • • Configure your browser to block third-party cookies and tracking scripts
  • • Contact our support team for assistance with privacy and advertising settings

Data Collection Transparency

We are transparent about what data is collected for advertising purposes and provide clear options for limiting or stopping this collection while preserving your access to our Python programming education.

Privacy Rights Under Regulations

GDPR Compliance: European users have the right to access, rectify, erase, and port their data, including information used for advertising purposes.

CCPA Rights: California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected and sold, and can opt out of the sale of personal information.

Local Privacy Laws: We comply with applicable local privacy regulations in Sri Lanka and other jurisdictions where our students are located.

Data Requests: You can request information about how your data is used for advertising and exercise your rights through our contact form or privacy request process.